{"id":853,"date":"2020-03-16T19:15:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T19:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/home.ordercounter.com\/?p=853"},"modified":"2021-03-01T20:13:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T20:13:24","slug":"6-ways-to-protect-restaurant-from-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ordercounter.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/16\/6-ways-to-protect-restaurant-from-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Protect Your Restaurant From COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-859\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min.png\" alt=\"Top 6 Ways to Protect You and Your Restaurants from the Coronavirus\" width=\"1366\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min.png 1366w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min-300x113.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min-768x290.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min-1024x387.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/h1-Covid-Blog-1-min-130x50.png 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All over the world both restaurateurs and customers are experiencing the repercussions of the C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OVID-19 also known as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus. From symptoms displaying two weeks after the initial diagnosis people are taking precautionary measures to avoid being infected by the virus. To protect both yourself, employees and your guests it\u2019s important to follow these steps to prevent catching the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Wash your hands with soap and water:\u00a0<\/b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands come in contact with a lot of different surfaces and people. Make sure you have a soap that can kill any potential viruses that may be on your hands. Offer extra hand sanitizer in common areas of the restaurant to ensure clean hands, e.g. touchscreens, restrooms, entrances.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><b>Maintain a social distance and limit event gatherings:\u00a0<\/b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The virus spreads by droplets coming from a person\u2019s nose and mouth. Keep at least 3 feet between yourself and guests who are coughing or sneezing to avoid breathing in droplets. If you have events that\u2019s expected to have large crowds, consider postponing it until further notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><b>Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth:\u00a0<\/b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never know what viruses are lurking on the surfaces around you. Due to the number of people coming in and out of your store the virus may be hiding on the surfaces at your restaurant. Make sure to be fully stocked on multi surface cleaners and to thoroughly wipe down surfaces so you and your staff can maintain a clean environment. A list of surfaces include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch screen kiosks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countertops<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Practice respiratory hygiene:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to encourage employees to cover their nose and mouth when they sneeze or cough. This way it protects you, your staff and your guests from potentially contracting the virus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><b>Stay home if you\u2019re feeling sick:\u00a0<\/b><\/b>If you or an employee are feeling under the weather it\u2019s important to stay home and rest. If you have any symptoms such as having trouble breathing or an aggressive cough go seek a medical professional.<\/li>\n<li><b><b>Stay informed and have a restaurant backup plan:\u00a0<\/b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed on the latest developments to ensure that you and your restaurant are ready to have an effective plan if the virus gets worse. Get live updates about\u00a0 C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OVID-19 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the World Health Organization <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/events-as-they-happen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the virus and preventative measures by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\">World Health Organization<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All over the world both restaurateurs and customers are experiencing the repercussions of the COVID-19 also known as the Coronavirus. From symptoms displaying two weeks after the initial diagnosis people are taking precautionary measures to avoid being infected by the virus. 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